Mint Julep - the Real Thing

By SusieQusie on July 06, 2005

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4 Reviews

Photo by Bev

Prep Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 24 hrs 30 mins

Serves: 4,
Yield: 3
ounces

Photo by Bev

About This Recipe

"Don't be fooled by imposters. This is the authentic julep. Makes you want to wear a white suit & black string tie whilst you sip it from your silver cup. I make this every year for a Derby party & some of the guests like them so much they never remember which horse won the race.
Cook time includes chilling time."

Ingredients

Mint Syrup

2 cups
sugar

2 cups
water, preferable branch

6
mint leaves

Julep

2 ounces
Bourbon, premium Kentucky

1 tablespoon
mint syrup

1
mint leaf

ice, crushed

Directions

Mix the sugar & water in a saucepan. Boil, while stirring, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat & let cool for 15 minutes.

Bruise 6 mint leaves to release the oil. Place them in a glass pitcher or jar.